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The time has almost arrived for Volume 2 of the Word on Fire Bible to be released. A year and a half ago, I reviewed the first volume which included the four gospels here. The second volume will include the rest of the New Testament, from the Acts of the Continue Reading
Earlier this fall, Baker Book House announced a hardcover set of the four gospel volumes in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS). I made a brief announcement post here. Recently, an anonymous reader purchased the set and sent me photos and details. Here is a quick overview he provided: Continue Reading
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he existed in the form of God,did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped,but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, assuming human likeness. And being found in appearance as a human, Continue Reading
Friendship Press has now released the digital version of the NRSV Updated Edition (NRSV-UE). Currently, the digital version is $9.99 and is only available through the Word@Hand app from Friendship Press (available on both iOS and android). The publisher’s website with additional information is available here. I purchased a copy Continue Reading
A few weeks ago, I received a review copy of a newly published book by Word on Fire: Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings by Peter Kreeft. The book includes reflections on each of the three lectionary readings for Sunday Mass during lectionary cycle C (the current Continue Reading
And now to the commentaries and study bibles: The Didache Bible “The Parable of the Pounds emphasizes that the Kingdom of God, being spiritual, dwells in the human heart. Its foundation and expansion rests on generosity and the faith-filled response to his gratuitous infusion of grace received at Baptism. This Continue Reading
Like many Catholics, my memory of the ministry of Jesus is seen through Matthew’s eyes. For that reason, the daily lectionary is a great surprise and challenge as it works through Luke’s Gospel, as it does at the end of Ordinary Time each year. On the Wednesday before the Solemnity Continue Reading
Friendship Press has posted an update on their site saying that the eBible edition of the NRSV-UE has been delayed from its originally scheduled release date. It is now expected to be available by Christmas. Here is the latest announcement from the Friendship website: The NRSV Updated Edition eBible (NRSVue) Continue Reading
The electronic edition of the NRSV-UE will be released by Friendship Press for the first time tonight at midnight Central Standard Time. The price for the eBible is $9.99, and it will be released on the Word@Hand app from Friendship Press. At the moment, it is not clear whether the Continue Reading
Baker Book House will soon be publishing a hardcover 4-volume set of Gospel commentaries from the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS). The release date is set for December 21st. This will be the first hardcover release of the CCSS, which has only been available in paperback since it was Continue Reading